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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 430

Egypt soccer tragedy

Egyptian fans clash with riot police following a soccer game at the stadium in Port Said in February (photo credit: AP)
June 9, 2015, 4:53 pm
Egypt sentences 11 to death over 2012 soccer riot
Melee left 75 dead and sparked weeks of clashes in Port Said
By AP
Soccer fans hold lit flares at the stand as they watch a match between Egyptian Premier League clubs Zamalek and ENPPI at Air Defense Stadium in a suburb east of Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, February 8, 2015 (photo credit: AP/Ahmed Abd El-Gwad, El Shorouk newspaper)
February 9, 2015, 5:35 pm
Egypt soccer violence revives scrutiny of police
Public prosecutor orders an investigation into riots that left more than 20 fans dead outside a Cairo stadium
By MAGGIE MICHAEL
An Egyptian man wearing a mask of the Anonymous movement near a burning car outside a sports stadium in a Cairo's northeast district, on February 8, 2015, during clashes between supporters of Zamalek football club and security forces. (photo credit: AFP PHOTO / STR)
February 9, 2015, 12:27 pm
Egypt suspends soccer games after deadly stampede
19 fans killed, 22 policemen hurt in clashes outside Cairo stadium during match
By AFP
An Egyptian man wearing a mask of the anonymous movement gestures near a burning car outside a sports stadium in a Cairo's northeast district, on February 8, 2015 during clashes between supporters of Zamalek football club and security forces. (photo credit: AFP/STR)
February 9, 2015, 12:18 am
25 people said killed in Egypt soccer riot
Scores injured in clashes; while security officials claim spectators forced their way into stadium, fans blame police
By Merrit Kennedy
An Egyptian man wearing a mask of the anonymous movement gestures near a burning car outside a sports stadium in a Cairo's northeast district, on February 8, 2015 during clashes between supporters of Zamalek football club and security forces. (photo credit: AFP/STR)
February 8, 2015, 10:42 pm
Report: At least 14 killed in Egypt soccer riot
Scores dead, injured in clashes after security officials claim fans forced their way into stadium
By Merrit Kennedy
Egyptian soccer fans of Al-Ahly club celebrate in front of their club in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, March 9. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
March 14, 2013, 9:13 pm
Egypt: 38 soccer fans charged with violence
Move signifies beginning of crackdown on Ultras, known for animosity with police
An injured security official is carried from a police officers club after protesters set fires following a court verdict in Cairo on Saturday. (photo credit: AP Photo/Mohammed Asad)
March 10, 2013, 6:41 pm
Police overstretched, but Egypt says militias won’t take over
Minister’s comments come after cops strike for better conditions and Islamists say they will take control of law and order in southern province
Egyptian protesters chant angry slogans during a demonstration after the noon prayer in Port Said, Egypt, Friday, March 8, 2013. With the country in chaos from weeks of protests against the Islamist president, the police have now joined the fray, launching their own protests (photo credit: AP/Khalil Hamra)
March 8, 2013, 9:38 pm
Police strikes in Egypt accelerate, adding turmoil
Security forces, unhappy at being blamed for crackdowns, walk off the job and take to the streets across the country
By MAGGIE MICHAEL
Egyptian army soldiers stand guard as they take control of the state security building after several days of clashes between protesters and riot police in Port Said, Egypt, Friday, March 8, 2013. (photo credit: AP/Khalil Hamra)
March 8, 2013, 6:16 pm
Egyptian military takes over for police in Port Said
Army seeks to quell more than a month of unrest in Mediterranean city ahead of court ruling in last year’s soccer massacre
File photo of Port Said after clashes between protesters and police, on January 27, 2013. (photo credit: AP Photo)
March 4, 2013, 4:43 pm
Death toll rises to five in Port Said clashes
Thousands take to the streets for a mass funeral procession as street battles between Egyptian police and protesters continue
By Mosaad el-Gohary and Sarah El Deeb
File photo of Port Said after clashes between protesters and police, on January 27, 2013. (photo credit: AP Photo)
February 18, 2013, 2:54 pm
Protests shut down Egyptian city for second day
Soccer fans demonstrate in Port Said, site of February 2012 massacre
Egyptians carry the coffin of a man killed during a mass funeral in Port Said, Egypt, on Sunday, January 27, 2013. (photo credit: AP Photo)
February 17, 2013, 8:46 pm
Soccer fans shut down Egyptian city
Port Said residents disrupt rail services, close government office
February 17, 2013, 8:01 am
Egyptian political leaders meet to defuse unrest
Mohamed ElBaredei had previously said he would boycott talks with the ruling Muslim Brotherhood
By Gabe Fisher and AP
Smoke rises after Egyptian protesters clash with police in Port Said, Egypt, Sunday (photo credit: AP)
January 27, 2013, 10:43 pm
Morsi declares state of emergency in three Egyptian cities
Cairo announces curfews in Port Said and other areas hit by violent uprising that has killed over 50
Egyptian protesters clash with police in Port Said, Egypt, Sunday, January 27, 2013. (photo credit: AP Photo)
January 27, 2013, 8:07 pm
Hundreds injured, 3 dead in renewed Egypt clashes
Casualties occur during funeral procession of many who were killed in riots over the weekend
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